How to grow herbs in small spaces

Do you want to grow herbs in your living space? If so, you have come to the right place! In this article, I will tell you all about how to grow herbs in small spaces. Whether it is for a more eco-friendly lifestyle or just because you enjoy fresh flavors year-round, growing herbs in small spaces is an excellent idea! With these tips and tricks from my experience as a gardener who lives inside most of the time, I hope that anyone can start their own herb garden no matter where they live. Now let’s get started. Which herbs are …

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How to Grow Mint in 6 Easy Steps

I’m sure you’ve seen mint in the grocery store or at your local farmer’s market. It looks so fresh and inviting, but did you know it can be grown right in your backyard? Yes, Mint is a very easy plant to grow. It’s great for your health and it smells amazing! You can use it in all sorts of recipes, drinks, desserts, and more. I love growing my own mint because I always have some on hand when I need it. Plus, the smell is just so invigorating! Mint is a very fast-growing plant that spreads like wildfire. You might …

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How do You Grow a Good Herb Garden?

Do you want to grow a good herb garden? As Spring is right around the corner — hooray! — it is time to start thinking about starting up that herb garden again. I love to grow herbs and it is the first thing I work on every spring! Growing your own herbs is not only fun, but it’s also healthy and delicious. It can be as simple as planting some basil in the soil or as complex as growing an herb garden with grow lights. I love both! Herb gardens are great for beginners because they don’t have to make …

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What Herbs go well Together in a Garden?

Are you interested in growing your own herbs? Herb gardening is the perfect garden. I believe it is one of the easiest gardens to grow and is so simple to maintain. Herb gardening is a great way to get started with the garden. It’s easy and fun, and it will make you feel like you’re living a healthier lifestyle. You can grow anything from basil to thyme! Planting herbs in your garden also helps reduce pollution because they don’t produce harmful chemicals or pesticides like other plants do. If you want to learn how to grow your own herbs, then …

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Planting Basil in Egg Shells

I absolutely adore basil. It is definitely my favorite herb! I just love the fresh smell of it and the culinary uses. I love to use it in pestos, infused in olive oil, in a fresh Caprese salad, or in strawberry lemonade. It just tastes so amazingly wonderful! In this video, the host is showing how to grow basil on eggshells. this is perfect for starting a small herb garden. This is perfect for growing indoors, on a small patio or porch, or in container gardening. The result is little basil herb plants that sprout from the eggshells. I also …

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Flowering basil is the king of herbs

(NC)—Discovered centuries ago in India and Iran, basil is considered the king of herbs. It is a rich source of vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, dietary fiber, and other essential nutrients and minerals for optimum health. With basil’s dark green leaves and white or purple flowers, it can be a colorful focal point in […]

How do You Prepare Garlic for Long-term Storage?

I love garlic. I use it pretty much on a daily basis. If I’m not roasting it in olive oil and eating it with bread, I’m using it in a variety of delicious recipes. I have always thought about storing it and after watching this video below, it seems quite simple! I use it pretty much on a daily basis. If I’m not roasting it in olive oil and eating it with bread, I’m using it in a variety of delicious recipes. It’s so versatile that you can even use it for baking! And if you are looking to add …

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Growing Fresh Herbs

(ARA) – Turkey salad with fresh tarragon, crostini spread with homemade pesto, and a refreshing mint mojito on a hot summer day. What do these things have in common? Fresh herbs. Whether cooking for a family, entertaining friends after work, or having a romantic cocktail with that special someone, fresh herbs can be the difference […]

Gourmet Garden

Gourmet Garden is a botanical food company that specializes in herbs.  Founded in the 1990′s, two scientists were not satisfied with the short season for fresh herbs, nor the flavor of dry herbs. Because of this, they created herb pastes that can be stored in the refrigerator and will last longer. Personally, I have never […]